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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.15, 1,176.59 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.15, 1,176.59 and 433 is: 648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.15 : 1,176.59 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.15/1,176.59 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.15x = 1,176.59 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.15x = 509,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,463.47/785.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.87

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